Peter Chingoka and Ozias Bvute, the chairman and managing director of Zimbabwe Cricket, are to appear in court on charges under the Exchange Control Act. "That we can confirm," chief superintendent Oliver Mandipaka said last night after more than a day of confusion concerning the whereabouts of the most powerful men in Zimbabwean cricket.

"They were arrested yesterday [Monday] and they are being held at Harare Central police station. They will appear in court shortly." Mandipaka said more arrests could follow. Two Test players and the team manager spent the weekend in jail being questioned about match fees paid in US dollars.